ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

　　Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.

　　THE ROLE:

　　You will be a core member of Sotheby’s Hong Kong Business Management team, driving financial results, growth, and profitability for this key business area. You will act as a business partner to the specialists, focused on deal making, sale execution, P&L development, and pipeline management. You can think analytically, synthesize quantitative and qualitative information, and are excited by proactive problem solving.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Support the pipeline of all Hong Kong deals to drive sales and accountability, in active collaboration with internal stakeholders. Support, manage, and track all Hong Kong auction consignments, including corresponding legal agreements with Legal team, with oversight from senior Business Management where appropriate. Support annual budget planning and regular forecasting in partnership with Hong Kong Business Management. Develop financial models (revenue and expense) to support consignments for all revenue streams; approve/escalate where appropriate. Manage all sale and department expenses with oversight from senior Business Management. Serve as the first business point of contact for standard negotiations for the department (consignments, vendors, consultants, or other third parties). Regularly review Sotheby’s inventory, in partnership with Operations and Finance teams. Support Business Management team during the major Marquee Week sales reporting and analysis. Support competitive analysis, market share reporting, and analyzing trends in deal making.  

　　 IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

　　Bachelor's degree required. 2+ years of professional experience in a business management, banking, financial or consulting role. Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to succinctly present to stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds. Prior deal or contract negotiation experience preferred. Advanced Excel skills. Highly organized, detail oriented, multi-tasker. Creative problem solver, energetic and persistent. Confident team player, capable of working well independently in ambiguous situations. To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here.

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　　The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.